Samuel Ross Is Honored with the Platinum A' Design Award for Formation 01 Bathroom Faucet in Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design

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COMO, Italy, April 24, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Platinum A' Design Award in the Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design category for Formation 01 Bathroom Faucet by Samuel Ross, designed for Kohler and SR_A. The recognition forms part of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

About the Platinum A' Design Award

The Platinum A' Design Award is recognized for honoring designs that stand at the forefront of creativity and innovation. It is the highest accolade bestowed by the A' Design Awards, acknowledging works that blend remarkable innovation with impactful societal contributions. These designs not only showcase exceptional artistic and technical proficiency but also highlight their creators' commitment to advancing the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Recipients of this award are celebrated for their role in shaping the aesthetics and trends of our time, contributing significantly to the enhancement of quality of life and promoting sustainable development.

Regarding Formation 01 Bathroom Faucet

Formation 01 is a limited edition bathroom faucet. The design combines a sculptural form with advanced engineering and is made from Neolast, a composite material that allows unexpected texture and rich, saturated color. Striking angles and a bold Haptic Orange finish depart from traditional expectations for a faucet. A 3D printed internal waterway creates a sheet flow of water. An embossed cast iron escutcheon plate refers to a long history of material innovation. The faucet measures 300 mm in width, 207 mm in depth and 135 mm in height.

About Samuel Ross

Kohler's mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We’ve led the way in our industry by staying true to our values: design, well-being, innovation, inclusion, and sustainability. Set on a firm foundation, our values have evolved to make room for new discoveries and advancements in how we understand ourselves, one another, the world we share.

Award Record

This recognition makes Samuel Ross a winner of 1 A' Design Award.

About the A' Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design Award

The A' Sanitary Ware Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good bathroom product designs by leading designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to sanitary ware designers, bathroom furniture designers, industrial design studios and ceramic artists from all countries. Entries typically include toilets, sinks, bathtubs, showers, bidets and faucets. Awarded sanitary ware designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/sanitary-ware

About A' Design Award & Competition

A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

Press Resources

• Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/160300
• A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/160300
• Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!160300
• Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/352099
• Further Information from the Laureate: https://sra.kohler.com/

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